Food & Drink
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Croquetas Recipe
Croquetas are as synonymous with Spanish cuisine as tapas or paella, and with a little patience, they’re pretty easy to prepare in almost any flavour you like.
Costa Brava means “Wild Coast”, and even if its climate isn’t especially wild
the coastline is amongst the most ruggedly beautiful in Spain.
But there’s lots more to See & Do too, with walking, hiking & cycling trails,
beaches & coves, seaside towns, medieval villages, castles, museums, festivals,
water sports, golf, wine and gastronomy and much, much more!
Costa Brava means “Wild Coast”, and even if its climate isn’t especially wild, the coastline is amongst the most ruggedly beautiful in Spain. But there’s lots more to See & Do too, with walking, hiking & cycling trails,
beaches & coves, seaside towns, medieval villages, castles, museums, festivals, water sports, golf, wine and gastronomy and much, much more!
January on the Costa Brava is a pretty quiet month, but unlike most other countries, Xmas celebrations continue till 6 Jan in Catalunya and Spain. There are processions to mark the Feast of the Three Kings (did you know there may have been more than 3 of them?), and no sooner has the dust settled than we get ready to get stuck into that most Catalan of culinary customs: the Calçotada. If you’re in or near Palafrugell, they have another very interesting gastro campaign that runs from January to March: la Garoinada. If you overdid things with all the food and drink over Xmas, why not treat yourself to a weekend spa getaway in Caldes de Malavella? Need something with a bit more adrenalin? Head for the Pyrenees and some top-quality Skiing. See? Even in January, there’s lots to NjOY! on the fabulous Costa Brava.
January on the Costa Brava is a pretty quiet month, but unlike most other countries, Xmas celebrations continue till 6 Jan in Catalunya and Spain. There are processions to mark the Feast of the Three Kings (did you know there may have been more than 3 of them?), and no sooner has the dust settled than we get ready to get stuck into that most Catalan of culinary customs: the Calçotada. If you’re in or near Palafrugell, they have another very interesting gastro campaign that runs from January to March: la Garoinada. If you overdid things with all the food and drink over Xmas, why not treat yourself to a weekend spa getaway in Caldes de Malavella? Need something with a bit more adrenalin? Head for the Pyrenees and some top-quality Skiing. See? Even in January, there’s lots to NjOY! on the Costa Brava.
Croquetas are as synonymous with Spanish cuisine as tapas or paella, and with a little patience, they’re pretty easy to prepare in almost any flavour you like.
The Costa Brava hinterland is full of history & charm, as is instantly evident to anyone exploring the hamlets of Peratallada & Palau-sator
A calçotada is a basically a BBQ with lots of calçots and lots of meat. It’s great fun, even if a bit messy. Best not wear your best outfit!
Romesco sauce can be found at every calçotada and goes perfectly with both the calçots and the meat. Check out our recipe to make it at home
What’re the 4 seasons like on La Costa Brava? When’s the best time to come? And what about the famous Tramuntana, Garbi and the other winds?
Sea urchins go by many monikers in Catalan: garotes, urissos, oriços, eriçons de mar (sea hedgehogs), but in Palafrugell they are garoines!
Can’t stand dubbed movies? Want to watch V.O.S.E? In Spanish cinemas most movies are dubbed, but some cinemas do show original version films
Tartiflette is an easy-to-cook French dish made with Reblochon cheese that originated in Savoie in the Alps. Perfect for chilly winter days!
Unlike many other countries, Spanish public holidays are not standard across the country. Some holidays vary by region or even municipality.
Catalans have some pretty unusual Christmas traditions not found anywhere else in Spain, or elsewhere, some of them involving poo. Yes, poo!
Cured meat (charcutería) has evolved over centuries to become an integral part of traditional Spanish cuisine and is a true culinary delight
The spa town of Caldes de Malavella has been renowned since Roman times for its thermal springs which are believe to have healing properties
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